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Causes of death across Burundi are changing because of Population Increase, Life Expectancy rise and Living Standard.On this below article we provide graphical representation of major causes of death in Burundi.
Highlights of Burundi BMI and Diet Compositions
Comprehensive data on food supply and consumption is published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Data was analyzed by The Global Graph and is published in these below Highlights, Graphs and Tables (Data Quality & definitions)
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in Burundi average intake is 0.00 grams
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Burundi average Fruit intake is 0.00grams
- In Burundi, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- 19.30% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Burundi is in the range of normal and Average Female BMI is in range of normal (BMI = Body Mass Index - The WHO define a BMI <=18.5 as 'underweight'; 18.5 to 25 as 'normal/healthy'; 25.0 to 30.0 as 'obese')
| Rank | Cereals | kcal/capita/day |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
Major Cause of Death
Diarrheal diseases was a major cause of death in Burundi with 13375 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 13% of total deaths. Overall Diarrheal diseases, Cardiovascular diseases and Neonatal deaths were the highest types of death causes in Burundi.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group Under-5 with 38827 deaths (year 2016).
- 28.3% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Diarrheal diseases, Malaria and HIV/AIDS are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and Diarrheal diseases are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, Tuberculosis and Cancers are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 24% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Burundi are Child wasting, Alcohol use and Unsafe water source. Every year around 10163 people die due to Child wasting.
- Child wasting and Unsafe water source are the major risk factor of kids death aging under 5 years.
- Unsafe water source and Poor sanitation are the major risk factors of death of people aging between 5 to 14 years.
- Alcohol use, Unsafe sex and Unsafe water source are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- Alcohol use, High blood pressure and Household air pollution are the major death risk factors of people aging between 50 to 69 years.
- High blood pressure is the major death risk factors for people aging more than 70 years.
Cancer Analysis
0.27% of Burundi population was suffering from cancer i.e. 13599 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Cervical cancer (Count : 861) and Prostate cancer was also concerning with 609 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 10% of survival chance.Burundi was really successful in diagnosing Kidney cancer where 91% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 5989 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 4809 were suffering from Cervical cancer out of which 861 people were dead. This means 17.9% death rate of people suffering from Cervical cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Burundi and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.27 % of Burundi population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Cervical cancer
- Kidney cancer was most cured cancer in Burundi
- Cervical cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 639 | 0.64% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 12297 | 12.24% |
| Kidney disease | 507 | 0.5% |
| Respiratory disease | 2095 | 2.09% |
| Liver disease | 1622 | 1.61% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 2763 | 2.75% |
| Digestive disease | 2318 | 2.31% |
| Hepatitis | 305 | 0.3% |
| Cancers | 6166 | 6.14% |
| Parkinson's disease | 42 | 0.04% |
| Fire | 577 | 0.57% |
| Malaria | 6193 | 6.16% |
| Drowning | 737 | 0.73% |
| Homicide | 113 | 0.11% |
| HIV/AIDS | 2867 | 2.85% |
| Drug disorder | 28 | 0.03% |
| Tuberculosis | 11135 | 11.08% |
| Road incidents | 2185 | 2.18% |
| Maternal deaths | 1712 | 1.7% |
| Neonatal deaths | 11308 | 11.26% |
| Alcohol disorder | 144 | 0.14% |
| Natural disasters | 53 | 0.05% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 13375 | 13.31% |
| HIV/AIDS | 2867 | 2.85% |
| Protein-energy malnutrition | 4045.87180645 | 4.03% |
| Nutritional deficiencies | 4308 | 4.29% |
| Cancers | 6166 | 6.14% |
| Malaria | 6193 | 6.16% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 9211.94511232 | 9.17% |
| Tuberculosis | 11135 | 11.08% |
| Neonatal deaths | 11308 | 11.26% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 12297 | 12.24% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 13375 | 13.31% |